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Overview |
City Tech | BBC | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,087 | 552 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,406 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,797 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,335 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 17,452 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
City Tech | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $182 |
Diversity |
City Tech | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
City Tech | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 57% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY New York City College of Technology is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 552 students)
City Tech vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or BBC?
- Clarks Summit University is 328.6% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($29,700.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 99.6% higher at BBC than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($29,700.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than BBC ($6,406 vs. $16,176)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 145.5% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($7,300 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarks Summit University than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarks Summit University students is 124.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($19,782 vs. $8,797)
City Tech vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or City Tech .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than BBC (65.2%)
City Tech vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech or BBC? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between BBC and City Tech.
- The graduation rate at BBC is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from CUNY New York City College of Technology earn on average $9,200 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $33,800)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $7,075 lower median federal student loan debt than BBC graduates. ($10,613 vs. $17,688)
- City Tech graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than BBC graduates. ($109 vs. $182)
- More BBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/